GE J2B918 Operating Instructions, Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation

Safety Instructions

Installation of the range.

Connect the Range to the Electrical Supply

Skip to Step 5 if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle.

Using an Existing NEMA 14-50R Receptacle

Operating Instructions

■Plug the range power cord into a properly grounded wall receptacle. Skip to Step 6 if the range power cord matches the wall receptacle.

NOTE: Your range is shipped with a 4-prong plug to be used in a NEMA 14-50R receptacle. Should you choose to change your plug, use only a 3-wire power cord,

3-wire conduit or 4-wire conduit. Follow the appropriate instructions below, in Step 5, for your application.

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electric Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range.

A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50-amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 13⁄8 ″ diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.

NOTE: A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or when local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

Instructions

Replace the Power Cord (Optional)

Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle.

Remove the wire cover (on the back of	Loosen the strain relief screws and
the range) by removing two (2) screws	remove the power cord.
using a 1/4” nut driver.

Do not discard these screws.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation

2 screws to remove wire cover

Retaining tab

Back of range

Wire cover

Remove the 3 lower power cord terminal screws from the terminal block and the ground screw and plate.

Terminal	Neutral
block
	terminal

Ground plate

(grounding to

range)

Ground screw

NOTE: The replacement power cord must be a

3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord

or conduit. Cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.

Follow the 3-wire power cord (option 5A), 3-wire conduit (option 5B) or 4-wire conduit (option 5C) sections as appropriate for your application.

46	Place the terminal screws and ground
	screw in safe location for later use.